A virtual exercise platform to help heal diabetic foot ulcers
Tele-FootX: Virtually Supervised Tele-Exercise Platform for Accelerating Plantar Wound Healing
This study is testing a fun virtual exercise program called Tele-FootX™ for people with diabetic foot ulcers, helping them do foot and ankle exercises at home while their doctors keep an eye on their progress, all to boost healing and make exercise more enjoyable.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Biosensics, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10701324 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a virtual exercise program called Tele-FootX™ specifically designed for individuals with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). It utilizes wearable sensors to facilitate remotely supervised foot and ankle exercises, allowing healthcare providers to monitor and guide patients from home. The program aims to improve blood flow, muscle strength, and joint mobility, which are crucial for healing DFUs. By incorporating gaming elements, it encourages patients to adhere to their exercise routines, potentially leading to better health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcers who are looking for effective home-based exercise solutions.
Not a fit: Patients without diabetic foot ulcers or those who are unable to engage in exercise due to severe mobility limitations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly accelerate the healing of diabetic foot ulcers and reduce the risk of hospitalization and amputation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that exercise can improve healing outcomes for diabetic foot ulcers, indicating that this approach has potential based on established evidence.
Where this research is happening
Newton, UNITED STATES
- Biosensics, LLC — Newton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vaziri, Ashkan — Biosensics, LLC
- Study coordinator: Vaziri, Ashkan
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.